Overview
Peter Balousek, MD graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology at the University of California, where he was an assistant clinical professor of radiology. Dr. Balousek is one of the few neurosurgeons in Seattle with special training and expertise in general and endovascular neurosurgery and radiosurgery. His interests include treatment of cerebral aneurysms, AVMs, and cerebrovascular disease/stroke, as well as treatment of brain tumors by both open surgery and with VMC's BrainLab radiosurgery unit.
Dr. Balousek is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Dr. Balousek is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Medical Arts Center 4033 Talbot Rd S, Ste 520, Renton, WA 98055
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter A. Balousek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Balousek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Balousek by calling their office at 425-690-3586. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter A. Balousek a top-rated expert for Essential Tremor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter A. Balousek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Essential Tremor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Peter A. Balousek specialize in?
While Dr. Peter A. Balousek is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Essential Tremor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Peter A. Balousek accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter A. Balousek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-690-3586 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Essential TremorDr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Balousek isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain AneurysmDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- ProlactinomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Stent PlacementDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Balousek isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Chiari MalformationDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- DeliriumDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.
- GastrostomyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HemiplegiaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Memory LossDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MeningitisDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- NeuralgiaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- ProgeriaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Progeria.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- SeizuresDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- VasoconstrictionDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Vasoconstriction.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Balousek isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.